Puerto Rico Violence in the Workplace Prevention Policy

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This form provides guidance in the prevention of workplace violence.
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Every covered employer is required to develop a workplace violence prevention plan. The plan must include procedures to identify and evaluate risk factors for workplace violence, correct hazards, prepare for workplace violence emergencies, and respond to and investigate violent incidents.

Encourage groups you belong to (such as religious, civic, and social) to help stop crime. 3. Use common-sense tips to reduce your risk of being a crime victim. Stay in well-lighted, busy areas; travel with a friend if possible; walk in a confident, assured way.

Enforcement. Threats, threatening conduct, or any other acts of aggression or violence in the workplace will not be tolerated. Any employee determined to have committed such acts will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

The violence prevention policy should explicitly state the consequences of making threats or committing acts of violence in the workplace. A comprehensive workplace violence prevention policy and program should also include procedures and responsibilities to be taken in the event of a violent incident in the workplace.

OSHA's five major elements of an effective workplace violence prevention program are:Management commitment and employee involvement;Worksite analysis;Hazard prevention and control;Safety and health training;Recordkeeping and program evaluation.

In general, the OSH Act covers all employers and their employees in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories.

The building blocks for developing an effective workplace violence prevention program include: (1) Management commitment and employee participation, (2) Worksite analysis, (3) Hazard prevention and control, (4) Safety and health training, and (5) Recordkeeping and program evaluation.

OSHA entered into an operational status agreement with Puerto Rico. The plan covers all private-sector employers and employees, with several notable exceptions, as well as State and local government employers and employees, within the State.

(1) Management commitment and employee participation, (2) Worksite analysis, (3) Hazard prevention and control, (4) Safety and health training, and (5) Recordkeeping and program evaluation. A violence prevention program focuses on developing processes and procedures appropriate for the workplace in question.

Establish a clear workplace violence policy. Commit to a non-violent workplace. Train employees to recognize warning signs. Create an action plan, share it with employees, and practice.

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Puerto Rico Violence in the Workplace Prevention Policy